CVE-2022-39330

Database resource exhaustion for logged-in users via sharee recommendations with circles

Description

Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Nextcloud Server prior to versions 23.0.10 and 24.0.6 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.10, and 24.0.6 are vulnerable to a logged-in attacker slowing down the system by generating a lot of database/cpu load. Nextcloud Server versions 23.0.10 and 24.0.6 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server versions 22.2.10, 23.0.10, and 24.0.6 contain patches for this issue. As a workaround, disable the Circles app.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-wxx7-w5p4-7x4c third party advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/1147 third party advisory patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/1688199 third party advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39330?
CVE-2022-39330 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39330?
To fix CVE-2022-39330, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-39330 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39330 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-39330?
CVE-2022-39330 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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